One of the Red Sox most valuable players from last season’s team is reportedly on the move, but he won’t be going far.

Justin Turner has reportedly agreed to a new deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. The terms of the deal haven’t yet been reported, but should it become official the Red Sox would see one of their most productive bats jump to a division rival in what’s already expected to be another loaded AL East.

The 39-year-old designated hitter only spent one season in Boston after a highly successful nine-year run with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but Turner immediately made his mark. The veteran batted .276 with 23 home runs, a career-high 96 RBI and an .800 OPS, and he continued to produce even after being hobbled by a bone bruise in his right foot for much of the second half.

Turner was arguably even more impactful off the field, quickly becoming a respected leader in the clubhouse and an involved community member away from the ballpark.

Despite his great relationship with the organization and the city, Turner was not expected to return to Boston this coming season. His presence as a pure designated hitter likely would have limited the Red Sox defensive flexibility, and now the club can more easily shift Masataka Yoshida to DH and play the two-time Gold Glove winner Tyler O’Neill in left field more frequently.

The Red Sox will need to somehow replace his right-handed bat in the lineup. A bounce-back season from Trevor Story would help somewhat, and the club is believed to still be in contact with free agent outfielder Adam Duvall.

Either way, with Turner in Toronto the Red Sox can expect to see him at least 13 times this coming season. The first regular season meeting will come June 17-19 in Toronto and his return to Fenway Park will be June 24-26.